Professional Etiquettes

What are Etiquettes?

  • Etiquette refers to behaving in a socially responsible way.
  • Etiquette is the customary code of polite behaviour in a group or society.
  • Etiquettes can also mean maintaining proper mannerisms, courteousness, being formal, civility, respecting others.
  • Etiquette refers to guidelines which control the way a responsible individual should behave in the society.
  • Etiquette in simpler words is defined as good behaviour which distinguishes human beings from animals.

Need for Etiquettes

  • Etiquette teaches you the way to talk, walk and most importantly behave in the society.
  • Etiquette is essential for an everlasting first impression.
  • The way you interact with your superiors, parents, fellow workers, friends speak a lot about your personality and up- bringing.
  • Etiquette enables the individuals to earn respect and appreciation in the society.

Advantages of following good Etiquettes

  • You will become more responsible and mature.
  • Individuals will value relationships.
  • One will be disciplined at the workplace.
  • We will learn to respect the Company and maintain the decorum of the place.

Etiquette violations in a co-working space

  • Over booking meeting or conference rooms.
  • Staying too long in meeting or conference rooms.
  • Monopolising the printer.
  • Banging one’s equipment or the desk.
  • Speaking too loudly.
  • Not Greeting your superiors & colleagues.
  • Behaving indifferently when a specific task is assign
  • Showing displeasure with your boss.